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8 Days in Alicante: Sun, Sea, and Spanish Delights!

Daniella Cortes A

Daniella Cortes A

22 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 8-day adventure in Alicante, Spain. Discover hidden gems, soak up the sun on stunning beaches, and indulge in mouthwatering Spanish cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with ancient marvels, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes.

Day 1Art, History, and Tapas Galore
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$35

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$ 2

Bar - Cervecería Gravina
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$8
1 - 2 min

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Gravina Museum of Fine Arts MUBAG
Museum housing medieval to modern Spanish art, set in a splendid, 18th-century palace.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$8
7 - 10 min

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Bonfire Museum
Museum with historical displays & objects relating to city's famed Bonfires of St. John festival.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Parc Lo Morant
Landscaped park featuring a playground & an amphitheater, plus petanque, croquet & other games.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Free
15 - 22 min

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Taberna la Vendimia
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
$19
Day 2Oasis of Palms and Architectural Wonders
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$37

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$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$13
6 - 8 min

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Parc El Palmeral
Seaside recreational park offering a lake with boats, a BMX track, trails, waterfalls & palm trees.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
12 - 15 min

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Cocatedral de Sant Nicolau de Bari d'Alacant
A 45m-high blue cupola tops this austere 1600s cathedral, plus a baroque chapel & elegant cloisters.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$4
4 - 6 min

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Basilica of St Mary of Alicante
This 16th-century Catholic basilica features gothic Valencian style & an ornate baroque entryway.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
$3
1 - 2 min

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La Barrita de Santa María
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
$17
Day 3Golden Toast and Cultural Exploration
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$22

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$ 2

La tostada dorada
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$5
6 - 9 min

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Parc Lo Torrent
Tunnel-like paths, water features & night lights in a striking landscaped park with a BMX track.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Free
7 - 9 min

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Museum of the University of Alicante
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
$6
16 - 23 min

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KFC
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$10
Day 4Coffee, Archaeology, and Stunning Views
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$37

Cafe Ripoll
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$10
4 - 5 min

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Archaeological Museum of Alicante
Permanent & temporary exhibitions about field, urban & underwater archaeology, with local finds.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$9
11 - 16 min

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Parc de l'Ereta
City & sunset views are the draw at this park with seating areas, paths & a nearby restaurant.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
3 - 4 min

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La Ereta
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$18
Day 5Street Food Delights and Artistic Inspiration
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$29

La Crispeta
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$9
12 - 18 min

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Mount Benacantil
Large hill overlooking Alicante, with city views & the remains of a medieval fortress at the summit.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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MACA Contemporary Art Museum of Alicante
Large museum with a modern interior, offering permanent & temporary exhibitions of 20th-century art.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$10
3 - 4 min

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Fast & Bio organic restaurant
Fast&Bio es un restaurante orgánico situado en el casco antiguo de Alicante que trabaja con productos frescos, ecológicos, centrándose en una cocina saludable.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$10
Day 6Caves, Coffee, and Authentic Spanish Cuisine
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$36

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$ 4

Cafeteria Oro Negro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$9
25 - 30 min

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Canelobre Caves
Series of colorfully lit limestone caves with tours, a large vault & occasional music performances.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$11
8 - 10 min

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Ca Tono
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$15
Day 7Castle Adventures and Tranquil Gardens
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$32

Quo Vadis
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$7
12 - 17 min

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Santa Bárbara Castle
City views spread from this hilltop, 9th-century Muslim castle with a history museum & guided tours.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$6
5 - 8 min

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La Ereta
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$18
Day 8Beach Bliss and Gastronomic Delights
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$25

Bones Tapes
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$7
11 - 16 min

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Playa de Mutxavista
Laid-back, sprawling stretch of sandy beach featuring palm trees, shallow water & access to bars.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Meson Pon Pon
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$18

Budget breakdown: $259 In total

Activities & Food:$250
Transport:$10